I knew they were both Doctor Who writers only because Q pointed it out when he mentioned the book here. Otherwise, they're different enough that I don't think I would have mentioned the comparison. Not being a sports fan, the West Ham thing doesn't connect as much, but it's still early in. I may have questions, but I'll pm someone so I don't post any spoilers.

“It is the peculiar nature of the world to go on spinning no matter what sort of heartbreak is happening.”― Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees:

Catchup , you can order the UK version off http://www.thebookdepository.com with free delivery. Great way of getting books released earlier somewhere else. They will deliver to the states on the release in 7 days

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